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From Miami to Montauk, from start to finish…
Here’s my month in recap
Ready, set, go!

Paddle Out. Manhattan Kayak Company.
Wednesday. 6 PM.

You’ve heard me profess my love for kayaking before (I’m a pretty bad-ass paddler if I must say so myself), so it was only a matter of time ‘til I took my skills to the seas. Manhattan Kayak Company, owned and operated by Eric Stiller and Brian Maxey, takes off from The Frying Pan… so you can have your beer and burn it off too…

@Jetsetfarryn: By no means did I plan my kayaking trip in the Hudson around #FleetWeek….

A beautiful sunset in #NYC… #ViewFrom http://lockerz.com/s/104785649
@manhattankayak @mnipon

Dip It. Dim Sum a Go Go.
Sunday. 8 PM.

A Hong Kong chef (Guy Lieu) in the heart of Chinatown where Wise Man’s Broth and Mai Fun Noodle Soup are as easy to come by as chopped salads and Chai Lattes in Chelsea. Yet the write-it-down menus and no frills decor set the spot apart. Dungeness Crab, fresh Sea Bass and the makings of a perfect Spicy Sunday spot.

Yummy in my tummy (@ Dim Sum Go Go w/ 3 others) http://4sq.com/jYlxYD

Sleep. Ruschmeyer’s -Montauk.
Friday. 5 PM.

There’s a reason travelers venture to the easternmost tip of Long Island to spend long weekends in Montauk. Its Brooklyn-meets-Malibu vibe attracts artists and musicians, families and singles, out-of-towners and locals alike. Montauk is the go-to getaway for those looking to escape, to stay under the radar and away from the sceney side of the Hamptons.

A few years ago Surf Lodge set the standard for a new kind of Montauk escape, with its relaxed and charming yet modern vibe. And where Surf Lodge might remind you ofGidget and beach bonfires, the brand new Ruschmeyer’s is your very own Camp Nowhere. Read my full review here…

Couldn’t disagree more http://bit.ly/mvBsMh RT @curbedhamptons: The Ruschmeyer’s backlash begins! http://curbed.cc/kuzS6e

A summer camp dream… (@ Ruschmeyer’s) http://4sq.com/jMHdnx

Dig In. Lunch Lobster Roll.
Saturday. 1 PM.

There are Lobster Rolls and then there are Lobsta’ Rolls (cue the Long Island accent) and Lunch is the best of the best south of Maine. The Lobster Roll Restaurant was purchased in 1965 by Frederick H. Terry Sr., and his Dad; Richard C. Terry Sr. when it was a tiny roadside clam shack on the Napeague stretch. The Lobster Roll Resto was coined as “Lunch“ (ya know, like me… and JetsetFarryn) and the rest is history. You can enjoy the Mac-n-Cheese, you can down some Fried Oysters, but let’s be serious… it’s all. about. the. roll.

@JetsetFarryn: Me and a Lobster Roll at @Lunchlobroll. Hanging in the kitchen with the cute chefs… Lucky me.

Pit Stop. Vickis Veggies.
Saturday. 3 PM.

I love the road from East Hampton to Montauk, especially when the road has hidden gems like Vicki’s Veggie stand. This East Hampton-based farmers mini-market specializes in organic and locally farmed produce. So stop on Montauk Highway and pick up strawberries, local beets and some seriously delicious zucchini bread.

Chill Out. Sunset Beach.
Sunday. 1 PM.

There’s just something about Sunset.... maybe it’s the Ibiza-esque shoreline dotted with Yachts or the St. Tropez vibe a-top it’s famed restaurant. Occupants spill from the boats onto the beach, some staying for the entire summer, others just for cocktails and dinner. André Balazs’s (yes we met, and it was epic) chic, hip hangout has set the tone for East End getaways since it opened in the late ’90s. This summer, see and be seen at this retro spot, just a short ferry ride from the more hectic Hamptons. There’s always time for mojitos and music…

Unnamed fashion icon, Ralph Lauren model, hot hotelier and sassy comedian. A girl never sees-and-tells http://4sq.com/k0oYnF

Dance. South Pointe.
Saturday. Midnight.

This summer, there’s a new sheriff in town. First Name: South. Last Name: Pointe…. And he’s raising the bar for tunes off of 27. South Pointe Nightclub (in the old RdV East space) opened in South Hampton with a weekend full of David Berrie, Funkagenda, Drek Martinez and Calvin Harris; Avicii and Max Vangelli followed suit. Some icing on the party-cake? The spot is equipped with palm trees, cabanas and a euro-vibe… so see you on the flip side. Questions or concerns? Contact Jonathan Schwartz, just say JetsetFarryn sent you.

@JetsetFarryn: Big night. Big moves. Big love. @Schwartzjon. @SouthPointeNY. @TheChainsmokers. @CalvinHarris.

Devour. Sripraphai Thai Restaurant.
Sunday. 8 PM.

Sripraphai Tipmanee came to New York 33 years ago starting out as a nurse. Turns out, she’s nursing me back to life post-Hamptons partying the best way possible: with spicy, saucy, noodle-filled food. Fried soft shell crab, Rad-Na, dumplings, Tom-yum shrimp, Bu-Du sauce rice, Yellow (karee) curry and more…. yeah, let’s sing a song called “I Ate The Place“… and I guarantee so would you.

I apologize for what I’m about to do to some Tom-Yum and Kao Soy (@ Sripraphai Thai Restaurant w/ 4 others) http://4sq.com/jIylL2

View. A Controlled Substance by Austyntatious.
Saturday. 8 PM.

I believe in nothing more than my sisters, so it’s no surprise (despite it being Miami, in June) that I hopped down south for Austyntatious’s first solo-gallery show. From prints to plexi, the show featured some of her best work and was only a small sign of things to come. Peep the pics, enjoy the view just don’t ask for your very own “Clutch”… it’s officially sold out.

@Austyntatiouss is officially sold out #flyingofftheshelves (@ Control Hair Saloon)http://4sq.com/muFucD

Major night for the creative clan @austyntatiouss @amandaweiner @jonalagem @jdoberti @ooandco @marckalman @derekwalin @spikeyjak

Shake It. Governors Ball Music Festival.
Saturday. 1 PM.

Coachella counting down-teens and over-the-Zoo adults hoped aboard the ferry to Governors Island for this year’s Governors Ball. The one-day, two-stage event featured some of the biggest and best live acts in electronic, dance, hip-hop and indie music; Girl Talk, Pretty Lights, Empire of the Sun, Passion Pit DJ Set, Das Racist, Neon Indian and Big Boi took over the isle (which is evidently the soon-to-be home of NYU Freshman) for twelve, straight, sunny hours. I loved the fun-for-the-whole family vibe; Governor’s Ball skewed more classy than trashy as opposed to most of the festivals we’ve seen this year…. VIP being worth it - hooray for skipping the ferry line and separate seating (kudos to the Fest makers for seriously well organized transportation. But, it’s a good thing Girl Talk sprayed the crowd with toilet paper – he had something to clean up his mess of a set with. Read my full review here…

Get It to @GovBallNYC: Reason #1, Massages; #2, World Series of Beer Pong; #3 @GirlTalk & @PassionPit; #4 Dance http://bit.ly/kLADXt #nyc

Explore. Not a Gallery at Tenent.
Sunday. 3 PM.

I first blogged about Not a Gallery in December for my Gift It Guide… and my obsession has only grown since meeting the handsome and charming Mr. Belmont face-to-face. Not a Gallery offers contemporary art for sale online, and now you can snag your own ready-to-hang pieces from two Hampton locales - inside the uber-cool Tenent Shop and The Bulls Head Barn in Southampton. So stroll on by and start-up a decidedly not-snobby art debate. Call yourself a connoisseur, I won’t tell….

This past weekend, Coachella counting down-teens and over-the-Zoo adults hoped aboard the ferry to Governors Island for this year’s Governors Ball. The one-day, two-stage event featured some of the biggest and best live acts in electronic, dance, hip-hop and indie music; Girl Talk, Pretty Lights, Empire of the Sun, Passion Pit DJ Set, Das Racist, Neon Indian and Big Boi took over the isle (which is evidently the soon-to-be home of NYU Freshman) for twelve, straight, sunny hours. The idea of no overlapping sets was an initial game-changer – it made me, a Hamptonite at heart, skip the Sag to shoot the sets. However, as fantastic as it was in theory, it was bad in execution. They opted for two stages, set across the festival grounds which resulted in fans ping-ponging back and forth in 45 minute increments. Hearing all the acts – brilliant – but running back and forth all day – not so much. Despite that big boo-boo, the fest was extremely well run and organized; it’s got serious potential and is well on it’s way to being a summer staple in NYC.

My oh so serious thoughts….

• The fun-for-the-whole family vibe; Governor’s Ball skewed more classy than trashy as opposed to most of the festivals we’ve seen this year. 
• VIP being worth it! Hooray for skipping the ferry line and separate seating (kudos to the Fest makers for seriously well organized transportation)
• Airspace’s famous balloon chain which made me happy (not as happy as when I see it at Coachella, but happy) 
• Empire of the Sun channeled their inner theatre geeks with over the top costumes, and dancers that made their Coachella set look like a Coldplay concert. 
• It’s a good thing Girl Talk sprayed the crowd with toilet paper – he had something to clean up his mess of a set with… 
• Big Boi brought me back to 8th grade when I snuck into an Outkast Concert and lost my red Nokia cell phone. His set was a fun mix of tracks from his new album and old Outkast jams.
• We are not cattle, so next time, don’t herd us.  
• Electro-pop group Miami Horror, I like you. 
• Put a DJ on between sets - especially if you have two stages - have you ever heard of DJ Tanner?
• Beer Pong tent, great call. Just don’t tell anyone I said so, I went to NYU.

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Summer is all about festivals, but you don’t have to travel far to listen to music, hang out with your friends and soak in the sun. The Governors Ball Music Festival is a one-day, two-stage event that features some of the biggest and best live acts in electronic, dance, hip-hop and indie music. Girl Talk, Pretty Lights, Empire of the Sun, Passion Pit, Neon Indian and Big Boi will be taking over Governors Island, just a hop and a skip from Manhattan, on June 18. So forgot the Coachella or Bonnaroo fomo (I know, I don’t make it easy), because this time the tunes are coming to you… 

The Jetsetter package includes access to a VIP lounge with shade, seating, massage services (yes, massages), wine, beer and special food concessions, exclusive viewing areas at both stages, special restroom facilities, two drink tickets, access to the photo pit or sound board during selected performances and a two-night stay at Gild Hall. All you have to worry about is your endurance. 

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When it comes to my summer sched, I don’t mess around… and neither have the teams behind some of this summers hottest music events. From camping in Scotland to traveling Techno, here are the best of the fests that clearly beat the rest…

1 Railroad Revival Tour. April.
Why? Because it’s as close to Festival Express as we’re gonna get…

As of last week, Mumford & Sons, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, and Old Crow Medicine Show have been travelin’ from town to town, exclusively in vintage rail cars. The aptly titled Railroad Revival Tour features the three bands playing concerts at six unique outdoor locations along America’s Southwest. It kicked off in Oakland, California last week. The Railroad Revival train is 1,500 feet long and consists of 15 vintage railcars from the 1950s and 60s, pulled by two locomotives. The bands will eat, sleep, and record on the train, bringing their collaborative vision to fans from California to New Orleans. The bands will have equal billing and equal time on stage, in an environment that encourages creativity and cross-pollination. The entire tour will be the focus of a documentary that captures the spirit of the journey and gives intimate insights into the creative process. Follow the train…

2 IDENTITY. May.
Why? Um, it travels. Me too.  

This summer will mark the debut of IDENTITY, the first-ever touring electronic only music festival that will visit major outdoor amphitheaters throughout North America in August and September. Approximately 20 shows are on tap for the traveling extravaganza with top-tier artists performing on multiple stages starting in the afternoon and into the night. Specific markets and shows will be announced in May with the artists performing at each date to be unveiled soon. The line-up for IDENTITY is highlighted by Kaskade, Pretty Lights, Rusko, Avicii, Steve Aoki, Disco Biscuits, DJ Shadow, Skrillex, Pete Tong, Chuckie, Booka Shade, Modeselektor, the Crystal Method, Nero and many more.

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oundup of my favorite things this week…. follow it, don’t judge it.

Festival. @Governors Ball.
I’m not even out the door for Snowball and there’s another fest on my mind. Tom Russell, Jordan Wolowitz, and Yoni Reisman — the bro’s behind some of the biggest festivals around — have joined forces to create paramount live music experiences for fans and artists. And well, they’re off to a great start. The inaugural Governors Ball Music Festival is scheduled to take place on the island (that baby little guy next to Manhattan) on June 18th. From indie to electro they’ve got you covered. Expect to see Girl Talk, Pretty Lights and Big Boi (to name a few) with no overlapping sets. I repeat, no overlapping sets. Boys, that earns you a big ol’ #brilldotcom.

Get your ticket to ride out Governors Ball on June 18th. 

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